Utilities · Prospect, NY

Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP in Prospect, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Old Gainesboro Road Utility District - Administration in Cookeville, TN is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WISCONSIN ELECTRIC P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SWEDESBORO WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4DTE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ALTERNATE ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9VILLAGE OF SOUTH PEK…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF BROOKNEAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLAS COUNTY PUD D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WEST TENNESSEE PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CROCKETT PUBLIC UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HAWAII PACIFIC SOLAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NORTHEAST KNOX UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7NORTHEAST KNOX UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CENTRAL LINCOLN PUD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BONDECROFT UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MARION NATURAL GAS-W…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36BOROUGH OF HARVEY CE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18CONSUMERS ENERGY KAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LEWISBURG GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Mohawk Valley Water …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP Compares

Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP's 2.80 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-04-12

Last Inspection

2016-11-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 14 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 5 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP have?
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP had?
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-12 and the most recent on 2016-11-22. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP?
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP has 14 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP operate in?
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Mohawk Valley Water Auth Hinckley WTP's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Old Gainesboro Road Utility District - Administration in Cookeville, TN is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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